How Do Adults Learn? |
“Adult learning has become a new area of study in the last 40 years. Although there are many resources on general learning and learning specific to children and teens, adults learn differently! Malcolm Knowles pioneered the field of adult learning and continued his studies until his death in 1997. As effective educators of adults in the home care and hospice industry, we need to understand Knowles’ principles and incorporate his ideas into practice. By understanding how adults learn, we can improve our techniques and make the learning experience more enjoyable for the learners and the instructor…”
By Debbie Scholl, RN, BSN, MSM
V.P. of Education, The Corridor Group, Inc.
